The goal of this study is to further evaluate whether the hormone, CART, is a viable therapeutic target for the treatment of the insatiable appetite associated with Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS). In this application, we propose to continue our studies through the following Aims: 1. determine if injection of CART can decrease appetite in obese...
Recently, Dr. Cao validated the safety and efficacy of a novel brain-directed gene therapy (BDNF) for metabolic and behavioral deficits observed in a preclinical mouse model of PWS, and identified BDNF as a potential therapeutic target to treat metabolic and behavioral aspects of PWS. Follow-up studies by our group investigated the genetic...
Determining beloranib’s mechanism of action to inform novel drug targets for Prader-Willi syndrome
Funded Year: 2023Dr. Mitchell and her team have been investigating how beloranib, a drug that effectively reduced hyperphagia and induced weight loss in individuals with PWS, worked. By defining downstream effectors of beloranib’s hyperphagia-reducing action, they hope to identify a safe and effective drug to treat hyperphagia in PWS. Dr. Theresa Strong, Director...
